What Kinds of Financial Aid Can I Receive?Complete a Free Application for Federal StudentAid (FAFSA) to automatically be considered for all ofthe following programs!BOARD OF GOVERNOR’S FEE WAIVER(BOGFW)The State of California offers a BOGFW for studentswho are residents of the State of California, attend aCommunity <strong>College</strong>, and who are eligible for need-basedfinancial aid. The BOGFW pays the enrollment fee for thestudent for the academic year when eligibility has beendetermined. Other fees, such as parking (at a reducedrate of $20 per semester for BOGFW students), healthand student activities, must be paid by the student.FEDERAL PELL GRANTYou are automatically considered for a Federal PellGrant when you file the FAFSA. If you receive an ExpectedFamily Contribution (EFC) of 5273 or less on the StudentAid Report (SAR), you are eligible for a Federal Pell award.Awards for students are prorated based on enrollmentstatus:Full-time12 or more unitsHalf-time6-8.5 unitsThree-quarter time9-11.5 unitsLess than half.5-5.5 unitsAwards range from: $555 to $5,550CAL GRANT A, B and C DEADLINE TO APPLYIS SEPTEMBER 2Cal Grants are for California residents only. They areawarded by the California Student Aid Commission forattendance in schools in California only.Maximum awards are:Cal Grant B $1,551Cal Grant C $576CALIFORNIA CHAFEE GRANT (CHAFEE)The California Chafee Grant Program awards fundsto eligible current or former foster youth for career andtechnical training or college courses. Eligible Chafeeapplicants are required to be, or to have been, in fostercare between their 16th and 18th birthdays, and must nothave reached the age of 22 by July 1 of the award year.Annual award: up to $5,000.EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMSAND SERVICES (EOPS)EOPS is a State-funded program that provides supportservices to economically and educationally disadvantagedstudents who are California residents. Services includecounseling, a book service, vocational grants, and feewaivers for transferring students. Students must completea BOGFW application to apply. Students must be enrolledfull-time at the time of application. Final eligibility for EOPSis determined and coordinated through the EOPS Office.STUDENT EMPLOYMENTFEDERAL WORK STUDY (FWS)Students who apply for financial aid and complete theStudent Information Sheet and the FAFSA by May 1 aregiven priority.Maximum Annual Award: $6,000Priority application date: May 1, 2011LOANSLoans are financial aid funds that the student borrowsnow and repays after s/he completes a program ofstudy or stops going to school. Loan amounts vary from$500-$6,000.F I N A N C I A L A I DFEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONALOPPORTUNITY GRANT (FSEOG)FSEOG is a grant awarded to students with exceptionalneed (EFC of 0).Awards range from: $100 to $800Priority application date: May 1, 2011A P P LY F O R AS C H O L A R S H I P• Scholarship awards range from $100 – $20,000• Scholarships are available from many resources• Applications are available at http://www.skylinecollege.edu• Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information18 w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u S P R I N G 2012
Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGFW) InformationAn Education Lasts a Lifetime...Don’t turn away from education or job training because you think you can’t afford the enrollmentfee. The Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGFW) may pay all enrollment fees forcredit courses for eligible applicants who want to attend California Community <strong>College</strong>s.The BOGFW is just one of the financial aid opportunities available. You should also apply fora Pell Grant, Federal Work Study, and other grants and/or loans to meet educational costssuch as books, transportation, and living expenses by completing a FAFSA atwww.fafsa.gov.BOGFW is Simple and Fast! Apply Today!‚‚‚‚‚‚BOGFW applicants should complete the application on WebSMART (https://websmart.smccd.edu) and submit any required documents to the Financial Aid Office.BOGFW does not require repayment.BOGFW is not tied to federal financial aid programs; it can be processed quicklyand you will know your eligibility for funding immediately.BOGFW pays enrollment fees for any number of credit units in the fall, spring andsummer sessions. Only one application a year is required.If Spring 2012 is your first term and you have NOT completed a FAFSA, pleasecomplete the 2011-12 FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov.This application will only waive your enrollment fees. You may still owe additional feesthat you must pay to avoid being dropped from your classes.You Will Be Eligible if you are a California resident and...ANY ONE of the following statements applies to your current status:‚ You have already qualified for financial aid, such as a Pell Grant or a Cal Grant,by filing the FAFSA.‚ You or your family are receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families),SSI (Federal Supplemental Security Income), or General Assis tance/General Relief.‚ You meet the following income standards:Number in household Total Family Income Last Year – 2010(including yourself)(Adjusted Gross Income and/or untaxed income)1 $16,2452 21,8553 27,4654 33,0755 38,6856 44,2957 49,9058 55,515Each additional family member 5,610F I N A N C I A L A I D2 012 S P R I N G w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u19